# Checkbook vs Check Mail

The clearest difference is rating: Check Mail at 5.0 against Checkbook's 4.3. Check Mail also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Checkbook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Checkbook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Check Mail asks for nothing beyond the download.

Check Mail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkbook has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, Check Mail weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkbook | Check Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mail/id6748264295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [onlinecheckwriter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473071594) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkbook-account-tracker/id484000695)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your daily finances with this app, tracking credit card charges, cash expenditures, and more. It offers multiple accounts, recurring transactions, fund transfers, and detailed reports with graphs. Easily search and export your financial data.

**Highlights:** Multiple account tracking, Recurring transaction saving, Fund transfers between accounts, Export data in CSV, QIF, HTML, Calendar view of transactions, Reports and charts for expenses/income, Passcode protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year | $7.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Checkbook Pro | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful charts and reports
- 🔄 Seamless sync across devices
- 🧮 Convenient built-in calculator
- 🗂️ Ability to manage multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lacking advanced search/filtering
- 🔁 Recurring transactions issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Account balances not updating correctly
- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Sync issues between devices
- App crashes or freezes after updates

**Requested features**

- Custom categories and icons
- Budgeting and forecasting tools
- Ability to attach receipts/photos
- Improved account organization options
- Automatic balance reconciliation


### Check Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/check-mail/id6748264295)

Send and manage checks directly from your email using your bank accounts, credit cards, or digital wallets. This app offers secure, rapid, and dependable payment solutions for your financial needs.

**Highlights:** Send checks via email, Manage checks from bank accounts, Integrates credit cards and wallets, Secure payment solutions, Fast and reliable transactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkbook free?

Checkbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Check Mail free?

Check Mail is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkbook or Check Mail?

Check Mail is rated higher. Checkbook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Check Mail averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Checkbook or Check Mail have ads?

Checkbook shows ads; Check Mail does not.

### Which is updated more often, Checkbook or Check Mail?

Checkbook ships an update every 6 weeks, and Check Mail weekly. Most recently, Checkbook was updated on October 23, 2026 and Check Mail on October 14, 2026.

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